Wha- ... no, really, where was he? Madhuri blew out a breath and continued building the stockpile. She had time, perhap-

He spoke and nearly sent her out of her skin, and a dash of cold struck her back. That was when she realized she was facing off against a Miqo'te, who were themselves hunters.

"Oh, says the back attacker!" She laughed incredulously, and swept her tail for a shower of powder, hopefully granting her a moment to grab up four of her prepared ammo before she'd get up and put some space between them. She juggled the snowballs.

"Villain! Naughty boy! I bid thee catch!" A-one! A-two! The first two of her ammunition were given underhanded throws to sail on high.